How A Baptist Pastor Found His Purpose In The FBI with Eric Robinson

Send us Fan MailA Baptist pastor becoming an FBI agent sounds like a movie plot, but for Eric Robinson it was a real-life answer to stress, calling, and a deep need to put justice into action. We talk with Eric about the surprising moment he realized ministry was wearing him down in ways he couldn’t ignore, and why stepping into federal law enforcement actually brought clarity and relief. If you care about purpose, faith, and courage, this conversation goes beyond headlines and gets honest about what it costs to serve people well.Eric shares what 24 years in the FBI taught him about fear and capability, including 15 years as a SWAT operator. We dig into the messy reality of crimes against children and human trafficking investigations, where “rescue” is not always welcomed and trust has to be earned through consistency. He explains how victim advocates, counselors, and agents work together, and why victims may lash out at the very people trying to help them.We also get into financial fraud, elder exploitation, and romance scams that trap smart people through emotion, urgency, and loneliness. Eric breaks down common scam patterns and the one simple protective habit that matters most: verify through a second source before you click, send, or wire money. We wrap with what retirement looks like for him now, why he’s writing a memoir, and how he’s thinking about purpose as a season-by-season calling.If this helped you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show and step into their purpose with confidence.To connect with Eric you can do so Instagram @_eric_robinsonSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com